Accession Number:

AD0843333

Title:

Piggy Back Pod Additional Chemical Release Bottle Test,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Takvam, N. A.

Report Date:

1961-06-21

Pagination or Media Count:

33.0

Abstract:

The tests performed were intended to evaluate the capability of explosives to rupture a Missileborne Helium Storage Sphere 27-08115-1 externally such that instant release of the contents is obtained. Author

Descriptors:

• (*LAUNCH VEHICLES
• COMBUSTION PRODUCTS)
• JETTISONABLE EQUIPMENT
• DESTRUCTORS
• SHAPED CHARGES
• DETONATING CORD
• PETN
• RDX
• EXPLOSIONS
• TITANIUM ALLOYS
• STORAGE TANKS
• HELIUM
• INDUCTION HEATING
• HEATING ELEMENTS
• GLASS TEXTILES
• THERMAL INSULATION
• RUPTURE

Subject Categories:

• Unmanned Spacecraft
• Ground Support Systems and Facilities for Space Vehicles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE